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'Can’t Really Focus On That': Texans’ Will Anderson Jr Fires Back at Andre Johnson Over Harsh CJ Stroud Statement

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and quarterback CJ Stroud have been closely linked since the night of the 2023 NFL Draft. That night, Houston stunned the league by selecting them back-to-back at No.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Will Anderson Calls Out the Texans' Defense After Its 36-Point Meltdown

The Houston Texans defense is facing considerable backlash after Sunday’s 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at home. Houston led 31-30 late in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen answered with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Final Injury Report for Bills-Texans: Will Keon Coleman, Will Anderson Jr. Play?

The Buffalo Bills are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Houston Texans in an AFC showdown during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 8

NFL Evaluator Says Will Anderson Jr. Could Have a 15-Sack Season

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 with a defense that already set the standard. They went 12-5 in 2025 and reached the AFC Divisional Round. Their defense finished No.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 6

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. reveals new skills he’s developed spells trouble for NFL QBs

The Houston Texans have turned the corner in the AFC. They have been a playoff team for the last three years, and after winning the AFC South for two consecutive seasons, they were a Wild Card team last season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Micah Parsons turns heads with ‘breakout year’ prediction for Texans’ Will Anderson Jr.

The Houston Texans earned a lot of respect last season for how they performed on defense, and they’re expected to be one of the better units once again.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. puts Myles Garrett on notice with bold ‘prime’ message

Houston Texans pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. has established himself as one of the best in the NFL. This offseason, he sought an “iron sharpens iron” moment, so to speak.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 26

A New England Patriots fan's biased review of every NFL team's Disney mascot

The NFL and Disney have a lot in common. They’re both ubiquitous American institutions with a century of history and generations of fans, each is seemingly more popular than ever, and they also are overflowing with mascots they put on all sorts of merchandise.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Will Anderson Jr. leans on Myles Garrett mentorship ahead of 2026 season

Already one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL, Will Anderson Jr. enters his fourth season in the league. Still, there’s always room to improve, and the Houston Texans’ young star has worked on that this offseason by training with Myles Garrett.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. details ‘unreal’ training with Myles Garrett

The Houston Texans are hoping to put together a playoff push in 2026. Houston has made the postseason in each of the last three seasons. Pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

AFC Notes: Will Anderson Jr., Keenan Allen, Colts, Texans

Colts WR Keenan Allen said that his familiarity with HC Shane Steichen was a big factor in his joining the team over offers from other franchises. (Boyd) The Texans have crashed out of the AFC Divisional Round for the last three years.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Fernando Mendoza gets Will Anderson Jr. endorsement that will have Raiders fans fired up for future

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently gearing up for their second preseason game of the year on Thursday against the Houston Texans. The Raiders dropped their preseason opener last week against the Arizona Cardinals, but quarterback Fernando Mendoza provided plenty of highlights for fans to be excited about in his first official professional game.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

AFC Notes: Jabbar Muhammad, Will Anderson, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

The Jaguars’ coaching staff has been explicit about their praise for second-year UDFA CB Jabbar Muhammad’s improvements. Jacksonville HC Liam Coen thinks he might be their most improved player, while DC Anthony Campanile raved about his ability to make plays on the ball.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / July 7

2 former Alabama football players named to NFL’s Top 25 under 25 by CBS

A pair of former Alabama football players found themselves on CBS NFL Sports Writer Tyler Sullivan’s list of the top 25 NFL players under 25 on Tuesday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / June 2

Why Will Anderson Believes the Texans Are Ready to Win a Super Bowl

The Houston Texans head into this NFL season with some of the highest expectations they've seen in recent history, and most definitely so in terms of the timeframe that head coach DeMeco Ryans has arrived on the scene back in 2023.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 21

What Texans' Will Anderson Said About His $150 Million Extension

The Houston Texans finally put pen to paper on Will Anderson's lucrative contract extension for a reported three years, $150 million, to keep him signed on as a defesive cornerstone through 2030, and makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

NFL News / Jets X-Factor / April 19

The message that Will Anderson’s extension sends to the NY Jets

The market has flipped drastically for non-quarterbacks across the NFL. That much is known. On Friday, the Houston Texans agreed to a three-year, $150 million extension with Pro Bowl edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 18

Texans' Next Three Moves After Locking Up Will Anderson

The Houston Texans checked off a major remaining box on their offseason to-do list by signing All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. to a three-year, $150 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, and cementing him on the Texans roster through 2030.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Will Anderson’s agent reacts to his huge new contract

Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson effectively reset the market for pass rushers on Friday with his new $150 million deal, and his agent is taking a well-earned victory lap.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / April 13

Will Anderson Jr. To Command $50MM AAV?

The Texans will focus on extending Will Anderson Jr. before the start of the 2026 season, but it will likely require a record-breaking AAV to do so. Albert Breer of SI.com observes the rapidly climbing contracts for edge rushers, and the writer believes Anderson’s next deal will likely come in at around $50MM annually.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 11

NFL Insider Puts a Number on Will Anderson's Next Texans Contract

One of the big lingering questions still up in the air for the Houston Texans this offseason is just when a new contract extension will be hashed out for All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / April 8